Determinants of fathers involvement in breastfeeding practices in Kuala Selangor

Nurul Izyan Mat Nawi, . and Syahrul Bariah Abdul Hamid, . Determinants of fathers involvement in breastfeeding practices in Kuala Selangor. pp. 15-26. ISSN 1394–035X

Introduction: Fathers knowledge attitude and involvement in breastfeeding practices are crucial factors to determine the success of breastfeeding outcomes such as decision-making on breastfeeding successfulness of exclusive breastfeeding and continuation of breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to identify the determinants of fathers involvement in breastfeeding practices. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 203 fathers attending Maternal and Child Health Clinics in Kuala Selangor. Self-administered questionnaires were used to obtain information regarding fathers sociodemography breastfeeding knowledge attitudes and involvement towards breastfeeding practices. Results: Mean age of the fathers was 32.15.9 years ranging between 21 to 50 years. Findings showed that majority of the fathers were involved in breastfeeding practices (52.7; n107 57.06.2) had fair knowledge in breastfeeding (62.6; n127 13.83.2) and showed low attitude towards breastfeeding (68.0; n138 61.96.7). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed factors with significant influence on fathers involvement towards breastfeeding practices were: (1) fathers breastfeeding knowledge (2) fathers attitudes towards breastfeeding practices and (3) mode of infant delivery. Conclusion: These significant predictors may help healthcare professionals to establish effective strategies by advocating the role of fathers in the breastfeeding process such as by offering continuous support active involvement and effective participation.

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Abstract

Introduction: Fathers knowledge attitude and involvement in breastfeeding practices are crucial factors to determine the success of breastfeeding outcomes such as decision-making on breastfeeding successfulness of exclusive breastfeeding and continuation of breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to identify the determinants of fathers involvement in breastfeeding practices. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 203 fathers attending Maternal and Child Health Clinics in Kuala Selangor. Self-administered questionnaires were used to obtain information regarding fathers sociodemography breastfeeding knowledge attitudes and involvement towards breastfeeding practices. Results: Mean age of the fathers was 32.15.9 years ranging between 21 to 50 years. Findings showed that majority of the fathers were involved in breastfeeding practices (52.7; n107 57.06.2) had fair knowledge in breastfeeding (62.6; n127 13.83.2) and showed low attitude towards breastfeeding (68.0; n138 61.96.7). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed factors with significant influence on fathers involvement towards breastfeeding practices were: (1) fathers breastfeeding knowledge (2) fathers attitudes towards breastfeeding practices and (3) mode of infant delivery. Conclusion: These significant predictors may help healthcare professionals to establish effective strategies by advocating the role of fathers in the breastfeeding process such as by offering continuous support active involvement and effective participation.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Breast feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Fathers
AGROVOC Term:	Traditional knowledge
AGROVOC Term:	Attitudes
AGROVOC Term:	Questionnaires
AGROVOC Term:	Data collection
AGROVOC Term:	Data analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Decision support
AGROVOC Term:	Male involvement
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9852

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